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Trail Correspondents: S5 Episode 12 | The Mental Game
The miles can wear down your legs, but sometimes it’s your mind that takes the biggest hit. Our 2026 Trail Correspondents open up about the mental side of life on the AT, PCT, and CDT, from stretches of doubt and thoughts of quitting to the people, routines, and small victories that keep them moving forward. After months on trail, their perspectives have changed—and so has the way they think about what it takes to keep going.
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Correspondent Roster
In this episode, we hear from:
- Logan “Pipsqueek” Hannah – Instagram
- Parrish “Quip” McWhorter – Instagram
- Scott “Steady” Anderson – Facebook
- Sorrel “Big Dawg” Perka- Instagram
- MacKenzie “Wilt” Wieder – Instagram
- Danny “Noco” Nelson – Instagram
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Trail Correspondents is presented by Altra. Use code “TREK10” for 10% off at checkout at altrarunning.com
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